Women in STEM: Meet Gladys West

Gladys West, a pioneer of the Global Positioning System (GPS), was born in 1930 in Virginia. Despite facing racial segregation, she pursued a career in mathematics, eventually working at the US Naval Proving Ground. Her work on satellite technology significantly contributed to the development of GPS. Although her contributions went unrecognized for years, she was inducted into the Space and Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2018. Gladys West's legacy continues to impact navigation technology today.

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What recognition did Gladys West receive in 2018, and why was it significant?